Indias Hunger Paradox
Context: Covid-19, which disrupted the world’s food production and distribution systems, along with the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, have made food insecurity a global problem that affects even developed, wealthy nations. Relevance: GS Paper-2: Issues relating to poverty and hunger Mains Question Analyse the National Food Security Act’s (NFSA) contribution to the reduction of […]
PPP Project Risks Require A New Approach
Context Relevance: GS Paper-3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc, Investment models Mains Question The effective formulation of partner rules and the specification of a mitigation mechanism are necessary for risk management in PPP projects. Analyse. (150 words) Public-private partnerships (PPPs): what are they? PPP advantages: PPPs do, however, carry some risks Public-private partnerships (PPPs) […]
Karnataka tops the National Manufacturing Innovation Survey
Context: Karnataka has emerged as the most innovative state in India according to the National Manufacturing Innovation Survey (NMIS) 2021-22, Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy, Facts for Prelims About National Manufacturing Innovation Survey -Source: The Hindu
About Buland Bharat Exercise
Context: Indian Army recently conducted the ‘Buland Bharat’ exercise in the longest high-altitude Artillery Ranges of the eastern theatre. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges About Buland Bharat Exercise: Purpose of the Exercise: Location and Duration: Participants: Key Objectives: Outcome: Source: India today
Startup India Seed Fund Scheme
Context: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is undertaking a third-party assessment of the Rs 945-crore Startup India Seed Fund Scheme to see its impact on the ground. Relevance: GS III- Growth and Development Dimensions of the Article: About Seed Fund Scheme: Eligibility Criteria for Startups What is Seed Funding? -Source: […]
African Swine Fever
Context: According to an article published in the journal ‘Science’, the African Swine Fever could fatally affect the population of pygmy hogs, the world’s rarest and smallest pigs. Relevance: Focus: GS-III Science and Technology Dimensions of this Article: What is African Swine Fever? What are the symptoms of African swine fever? -Source: The Hindu
India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
Context: Recently, the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) completed one year of implementation. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Bilateral Relationship between India and the UAE Commercial Relationship India UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) Coverage Priority access to goods Services Trade Investment Remittances from Non-Resident Indians Cooperation in Energy About […]
Eliminating Carbon Emissions in Steel Production
Context: Hydrogen is a crucial part of the world’s plans to greenify its manufacturing and automobile industries as a fuel whose production and use needn’t emit carbon. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Green Steel Production through Direct Reduction with Hydrogen Gas Benefits of Using Hydrogen as a Reducing Agent in […]
Vivad se Vishwas I – Relief to MSMEs
Focus: GS III: Indian Economy Why in News? The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, has launched the scheme, “Vivad se Vishwas I – Relief to MSMEs” for providing relief to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for COVID-19 period. Vivad se Vishwas I – Relief Measures for MSMEs Refunds and Relief Measures: Exceptions and […]
About Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme (EBP)
Focus: GS III- Environment and Ecology, GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure Why in News? The growth of ethanol sector has been tremendous which has set a sort of example for the world, said Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Textiles and Commerce and Industry while addressing one day seminar on […]